Meet our members
Meet The Board
Our mission is made possible by the unwavering support and insightful leadership of our Board of Directors.
Rahul Aggarwal
MD
Developmental therapeutics specialist
Genitourinary oncologist
Cancer researcher and sports enthusiast
Dr. Rahul Aggarwal is a specialist in genitourinary cancers at UCSF, where he leads the STAND Clinic and focuses on reducing the toxicity of hormone therapy for prostate cancer. His research involves novel cancer treatments and advanced imaging techniques to predict treatment responses. He completed his medical training at Northwestern University, followed by a fellowship at UCSF, and has been recognized with the ASCO Young Investigator Award.
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine, 2006
UCSF Medical Center,
Hematology/Oncology, 2013
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Vanessa Pegueros
Cyber Security Expert
Vanessa is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience managing technology, security, privacy, and risk across various industries. She serves on the boards of LivePerson, BECU, Prisidio, and others while being a venture partner at Flying Fish Partners, focusing on AI/ML startups. Vanessa has gained expertise in activist processes, CEO transitions, and M&A, notably through her role in the $2.1B sale of Carbon Black to VMware. Her leadership at DocuSign, including its IPO, emphasized security as a key differentiator. Known for her empowering leadership style, Vanessa excels at building high-performance teams, fostering collaboration, and addressing complex challenges in both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies.
Stanford University, MBA
University of Colorado, Boulder, MS
Telecommunications
University of California, Berkeley, BS
Mechanical Eng.
Security: CISSP, CISM, GSEC, CRISC
Privacy: CIPP/E
NACD: Director Professionalism
DDN: Qualified Technology Expert
Diligent Climate Leadership
2020 Puget Sound Business Journal,
Director of the Year
2021 Agenda Diversity 100
2021 SC Media Women in IT Security
2021 Most Inspiring Women in Cyber
2021 Top 100 LGBT+ Executives
Xiaoxiao Sun
PhD
Researcher, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Experienced cancer researcher with 18 years focused on tumor relapse mechanisms and identifying actionable drug targets for lasting clinical benefit. Strong record of success in translational research, with publications and awards highlighting work that bridges basic science and clinical impact in oncology. Proven ability to secure substantial funding and lead projects from start to finish, combining scientific rigor with strategic project execution. Skilled leader in cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and clear communication to solve key challenges in cancer research.
Ph.D. in Tumor Pharmacology (2006-2013)
Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
B.S. in Chemistry (2002-2006)
Nanjing University, China
Ad hoc reviewer for Cancer Research, Nature Communications, Aging, Frontiers in Oncology, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Carcinogenesis.
Associate Editor for Frontiers Research Topic Non-Genetic Adaptive Drug Resistance in Cancer (2021-2022).
Dean’s Apple for Teachers Award, UCSF School of Pharmacy (2023, 2024)
Center for CRISPR Target Discovery Grant, Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) (2022)
ASPIRE II Award, The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (2022)
Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellow, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3) (2021)
New Frontiers Research Award, The Sandler Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research (2019)
Catalyst Award, UCSF (2018)
ANN ABBOTT
Ann Abbott is a landscape Architect and successful small business owner with over 25 years of experience in the architectural design field, primarily in the Bay Area. Specializing in the design of campuses, parks, sports fields, and family residences, she is passionate about creating beautiful and functional private and public outdoor spaces that enhance community and family life.
As a project manager and multi-business entrepreneur for 15 years, Ann has navigated the challenges of running her own business while training, managing, and mentoring staff to foster a collaborative and productive work environment. Her strong problem-solving skills and commitment to community outreach reflect her dedication to making a positive impact beyond her design work. She brings strong collaboration skills and a keen problem-solving ability to every project, ensuring that clients’ visions are realized while quickly addressing any challenges that arise.
University of California Berkeley (2003)
Berkeley, CA Bachelor of Arts (BA), Landscape Architecture
Hartwick College (1992)
Oneonta, NY Fine Arts
Client Services | Architectural Design | Documentations & Record Keeping | Value Engineering | Materials Sourcing Inventory Management | Multi Disciplinary Collaboration | Administration | Budgets & Cost Management
Abbott Wendler Architects (2009 – Present)
Owner, Partner, Operator (2011 – 2021)
Royston Hanamoto Alley and Abby (Sep 2005 – Aug 2009)
Kytin Architectural Metal (Aug 2001 – Sep 2003)
Dr. Hagit Glickman
Dr. Hagit Glickman is the Founder and CEO of Executive Impact Group (https://execimpactgroup.com/), where she serves Fortune 100 companies and global life sciences and technology firms. She is an internationally recognized innovative thinker, Board of Directors/CEO advisor, and successful performance psychologist. Hagit is a successful entrepreneur and founder of five companies, including MyPsych.com and Calithera, and has consulted with global companies such as Takeda, Novartis, Compugen, and Lonza.
Dr. Glickman has been recognized for her innovation and leadership in Forbes ASAP, Salon.com, U.S. News & World Report, CNNfn, and Inc. Magazine. She was featured in Inc. Magazine’s September 2000 cover story, “A Network of Her Own,” for her entrepreneurial achievements.
University of California, Irvine – Bachelor of Science in Psychology
San Francisco State University – Master’s Degree
Palo Alto University – Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of California, Berkeley – Additional studies in Biotechnology
Leadership & Culture Development | Executive Coaching | Business Psychology
Organizational Strategy | Company Turnarounds | Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Clinical Psychology in Business | Corporate Leadership Training | Board Advisory
Executive Impact Group – Founder & CEO
MyPsych.com – Founder & CEO
Calithera – Founder
Takeda, Novartis, Compugen, Lonza – Consultant